Study Abroad in Rome: Beyond the Classroom

Learning does not begin or end in the classroom. To help you get a true taste of Italian culture, a wealth of cultural activities and excursions are included in your program fee. Past activities have included: 

  • Home-made pasta classes
  • Wine tastings
  • Pizza tasting
  • Visit to the Vatican Museums
  • Visit to the Colosseum
  • Segway tours
  • Cinema nights
  • Drinks and dinners with Italian students
  • Art tours
  • “Angels & Demons” tour
  • Various exhibitions
  • Various concerts (jazz, rock, blues)
  • Botanical Gardens
  • Daytrips around Rome (including hiking and lunches)
  • “Underground” Rome
  • Opera/Ballets/Musicals
  • Handicraft market
  • Sewing classes
  • Group dinners
  • Visit to the zoo
  • Sailing weekends
  • Farewell dinner
  • Day trip to the beach

Please note that students may be asked to pay a small additional fee for some of the activities above.

The Rome staff also offer advice and information on planning visits to other Italian cities such as Assisi, Perugia, Milan, Palermo and many others.